
Protected structure Dublin 2.

Mill Run/ Sluice gates Co. Leitrim
Stage/Completed
The sluice gate and walls/ mill race helps to create local identity and local distinctiveness. It also provides tangible evidence of local history and forgotten skills. Retaining such features matters because their history tells us of past practices, technology, innovation and achievements. While the sluice is not listed on the record of protected structures it forms and important part of understanding the nearby Corn Mill which is a protected structure.
Costello Memorial Chapel, Carrick on Shannon
Protected Structure/ Completed
Refurbishment, interpretive display and lighting.
A remarkable example of one man's deep love for his wife, this tiny R.C. chapel on Bridge Street in. Costello died at the age of 47 on 6th of October 1877 her heart-broken husband, Edward Costello, had Carrick is the smallest in Ireland and reputedly the second smallest in the world. When Mary Josephine her body embalmed and placed in the care of the Marist Sisters in Carrick-on-Shannon. He immediately commissioned this beautiful Chapel in her memory and as a last resting place for them both.
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Outbuildings, Co. Leitrim.
Stage-Completed
Repair of Outbuildings/ prevent further deterioration, GLAS Scheme Grant
On the Historic 6inch Map 1837-1842 there is a small building shown. An access road is visible to thenew lane is from the public road at the east heading to the west appears and further buildings have been south on this map and an area is marked off around the small building. On the Historic Map 1888-1913 a map. The buildings are old farm buildings and provide a direct link to the farming methods of years gone added along this laneway. The first building shown on the 1837-1842 map is also on the later 1888-1913 should be conserved. The craftsman made the most of the materials they had at the time. The site was by and our previous generations of farmers. The materials and craftsmanship used to make this building
possibly used to hold dances for local people. It is further noted that the site was the setting for the short story ‘Faith, Hope and Charity by John McGahern where a dance was held to raise funds for a local man who died in England.
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Granary building, Co. Leitrim
GLAS Conservation report/ Heritage Council
Completed
This Granary building is an old farm style building and provides a direct link to the farming methods of years gone by and our previous generations of farmers. The materials and craftsmanship used to make this building should be conserved. The craftsman made the most of the materials they had at the time. The fact this building is still standing indicates just how good these craftsmen were. We must conserve housing cattle but also the Loft area was used at night / weekends to hold dances for local people. It was the legacy of past generations; this Granary building was used mainly for storage of grain and hay and a place for people to gather and meet. It was a social outlet for many local people
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